Stories

SHANNON MORGAN | VF Hero to Patient 2022

VF Patient Support Coordinator • 2002 – Present Shannon is “compassionate and caring. Always willing to help anyone, anytime.”...

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ED BECKER | VF Hero to Patient 2022

VF Media Producer • 2002 – Present Ed is a “friend and champion to patients around the world.”...

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JOHN STADLER | VF Patient Hero 2022

Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA) • 2017 “In 2017 I was diagnosed with MPA that would change my life forever. While my life changed, I learned over time to adapt and adjust to my new reality learning how to live with and thrive with Vasculitis.”...

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ABIGAIL QUINN | VF Patient Hero 2022

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) • 2021 “I put my armor on, show you how strong how I am, I put my armor on, I’ll show you that I am, I’m unstoppable” — Sia in the song “Unstoppable”...

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SANDY NYE | VF Patient Hero 2022

Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA) • 2014 "Be positive; Advocate for your care; Connect with other Vasculitis patients; Practice Mindfulness; Laugh; Ask questions; Keep a medical journal; Remember your medication; Join and/or donate to the Vasculitis Foundation; Smile"...

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